Latest earthquakes near Drâa-Tafilalet, Morocco today
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Recent Drâa-Tafilalet Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Drâa-Tafilalet. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Drâa-Tafilalet and elsewhere.
Sep 8, 2023 11:11PM
On Friday Evening a DESTRUCTIVE M6.8 Earthquake struck near Marrakesh in Morocco.
Drâa-Tafilalet Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 27 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Drâa-Tafilalet, Morocco in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 2 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Drâa-Tafilalet in 2023. A total of 11 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Drâa-Tafilalet that year. The strongest had a 6.8 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Drâa-Tafilalet in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Drâa-Tafilalet during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 25 | 92.59% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 3.7% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 3.7% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Drâa-Tafilalet
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Drâa-Tafilalet occurred on Sep 8, 2023 23:11 local time (Africa/Casablanca timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.8 and struck 256 kilometers (159 mi) west-northwest of Zagora, at a depth of 19 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Drâa-Tafilalet in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Drâa-Tafilalet, Morocco in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Drâa-Tafilalet.
Earthquakes by city in Drâa-Tafilalet
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Drâa-Tafilalet, Morocco.
Use this regional Drâa-Tafilalet earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Ouarzazat, Tinghir, Arfoud and Reçani.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Drâa-Tafilalet.
When was the last earthquake in Drâa-Tafilalet, Morocco?
A 2.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Drâa-Tafilalet on the afternoon of April 20, 2024 at 16:25 local time (Africa/Casablanca). The center of this earthquake was located 251km west-northwest of Zagora at a depth of 6km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Drâa-Tafilalet, Morocco in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Drâa-Tafilalet, Morocco?
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Drâa-Tafilalet on the evening of September 8, 2023 at 23:11 local time (Africa/Casablanca). The center of this earthquake was located 256km west-northwest of Zagora at a depth of 19km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Drâa-Tafilalet since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Drâa-Tafilalet, Morocco?
In the past 10 years, 27 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Drâa-Tafilalet. This averages to 3 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 135 days.
